First-Year Engagement Opportunities

DMS collaborates with student groups to assist new students in their transition from high school to Texas A&M by aiding them in navigating the collegiate environment, establishing relationships, fostering connection in affirming ways, and honing skills for personal success.  Engagement is designed to foster feelings of belonging, meaningful connection with peers, and academic achievement within the Texas A&M campus community.

What is ExCEL?

Excellence uniting Culture, Education, and Leadership (ExCEL) is a student-run organization and student program that assists students in making a smooth transition during their first year as an Aggie; cultivating relationships between freshmen, upper class students, faculty and staff; providing a sense of social belonging within our large campus community; and serving as a resource for academic and personal transition to campus life.

What is IDEAAL?

Institute for the Development and Education of Asian American Leaders (IDEAAL) is a year-long opportunity for freshman to find their sense of belonging and connect with the Texas A&M community through peer-to-peer mentorship and leadership and identity development. The core of IDEAAL is to guide first year students on the road to becoming strong influences in the Aggie Community.

What is LatiLo?

Latino Logradores (LatiLo) is a freshman program that supports the success at Texas A&M by providing mentorship, a family atmosphere, transition from high school to college and resources that help them thrive in a college environment. This will be a freshman’s first connection to the familia Latina where they can build long-lasting relationships, explore their culture, build networks, feel empowered, develop holistically and be of service to the local community.